MTMS Wolf Wire

November 22, 2024

MT's purpose is to educate and empower students to become responsible citizens.

A Few Words From the Principal

Reminder: No School next week

I hope during our time away from school everyone can take a few minutes to reflect on what they are thankful for. All too often we forget to tell those that support us and are the closest to us two very simple words that can be very powerful, "Thank You."

All of us here at MT want to say thank you to all of our students

Thank you for working to be kind to one another

Thank you for giving your all in the classroom

Thank you for supporting each other as you learn and grow

We also want to thank our parents.

Thank you for supporting your student

Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education

Thank you for supporting us here at MT

We are very grateful! Thank you!

Important Dates

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - Showcase Night 4:30 - 6:00

Sunflower House @ MTMS - Keeping Kids Safe Online - 5:30-6:30pm

December 13 - Winter Social

After-School Activities

December 2

Girls Basketball B Tournament
7th @ Lansing/8th @ Mill Creek

December 3

7th Girls Basketball v. Pioneer Ridge
8th Girls Basketball @ Pioneer Ridge

December 4

2nd Quarter Showcase Night 4-6:30pm

December 5

7th Girls Basketball @ Trail Ridge
8th Girls Basketball vs. Trail Ridge

News & Information

Play Tryouts!

Play tryouts for Shrek: The Musical will be held December 9th & 10th, with casting posted by December 15th. Interested students who did not attend the informational meeting held this week should see Ms. Eisenbarth if they have questions.

Schedule Change Requests

Second semester change request forms will be available in the front office beginning Tuesday, December 3rd and are due on Friday, December 6th. Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian.

Closet Clean-out for a Cause

MT! You've been amazing helping us supply our Student Rewards Store from our Amazon Wish List. As we all start our holiday preparations, if you find any fun items at the back of your closets that could use a second life, consider donating them to the Student Rewards Store! For example - fidgets, Halloween candy, small toys, old MT or Mill Valley T-shirts (the kids LOVE these)! Just send items in with your student and have them bring to the office marked for the student store. Thanks for your support and donations throughout the year!

Good Things at MTMS

Thanksgiving Pies

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made, bought, delivered, organized, and/or Venmo'd to make Pie Day possible once again. This is an absolute highlight for our teachers and staff and we truly appreciate the generosity of the MTMS family. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

FROM THE PTA

Stay up to date! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and our website! Email MTMS.pta.wolves@gmail.com with questions or to find out how to get involved.

Important Dates:

12/2 - Pogo Pass Black Friday Sale Ending
12/13 – Winter Social

General PTA Meeting & Q2 Showcase Night

Our December general PTA meeting is a pop in event. Stop by our table at the December 4th Showcase Night between 5 & 5:20 to ask any questions you have or get an update on all things PTA. We will also have a sweet treat to share with families, so stop by and see us! At 5:30, there will be a presentation by Sunflower House about keeping your kids safe online.

Pogo Pass Giveback

ICYMI… December 2nd is the last day to get the best rates on Pogo Passes for everyone on your nice list! Go to pogopass.com and use code MTMS for an entire year of fun at 24 local venues. Or, check out one of ten total cities for loads of adventure at a location you're planning to visit. Friendly reminder, purchase as a gift so that you're able to activate when you're ready for your time to begin.

Nurse's Newsletter

Hearing and Vision Screenings 7th Grade

7th grade students will have their hearing and vision tested during their PE class during November/December. Those students who have PE 1st semester will be screened beginning on Monday. Those students who have PE 2nd semester will be screened in January/February. Students who are screened will be given a letter with the results to take home to parents. Please check with your student for letter. You can also view results in Skyward under the Health tab, change display option to Show Tests. If you have questions please contact the school nurse. If your student failed the screening you will also receive an e-mail.

Illness

Please report any symptoms of illness to the school. Please be specific- report symptoms such as sore throat, nausea, and fever instead of reporting “ill” or “sick”. Giving symptoms helps with Health Department Reporting and to see illness trends in the district.

It is district policy to keep your student home until symptom free/fever free for 24 hours without medication. It will help to prevent the spread of illness.

Illness and Respiratory Viral Illness Policy (Covid, Influenza, RSV) can be found by clicking on the following links: https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/respiratory-illnesses

Free Covid Test

Families, the State of Kansas provided free over-the-counter covid tests, which are located in a basket in the front office. Free to take, no names or sign up required; no need to share the result with the school nurse unless you choose to do so.